HP Reverb G2 Omnicept
| HP Reverb G2 Omnicept | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality |
| Type | Head-mounted display |
| Subtype | PC VR (Enterprise) |
| Platform | Windows Mixed Reality, SteamVR |
| Creator | HP |
| Price | $1,249 |
| Website | https://www.hp.com |
| System | |
| CPU | Host PC dependent |
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 2060+ (rec) |
| Storage | |
| Display | |
| Display | 2 x 2.89" LCD |
| Resolution | 4320 x 2160 (2160 x 2160 per eye) |
| Image | |
| Optics | |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 6DoF (inside-out, 4 cameras) |
| Eye Tracking | Tobii (with pupillometry) |
| Audio | |
| Microphone | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | DisplayPort 1.3, USB 3.0 |
| Ports | DisplayPort, USB |
| Device | |
| Weight | 550g |
| Sensors | Eye tracking, pupillometry, heart rate (PPG), face camera |
| Input | Windows MR controllers |
The HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition is an enterprise-focused virtual reality head-mounted display developed by HP with integrated biometric sensors. Released in 2021 at $1,249, the Omnicept Edition builds on the Reverb G2's high-resolution 2160 x 2160 per eye display with Tobii eye tracking with pupillometry, heart rate monitoring via PPG sensors, and face tracking camera. The HP Omnicept platform enables cognitive load measurement, attention analysis, and foveated rendering, making it ideal for training assessment, research, and enterprise VR applications.[1]
History and Development
Omnicept Platform
HP developed the Omnicept sensor platform for enterprise cognitive insights.
2021 Release
Released alongside the standard Reverb G2 as the enterprise variant.
Biometric Focus
First consumer-priced VR headset with integrated heart rate and cognitive load measurement.
Design and Hardware
Display System
- Panel Size: 2 x 2.89 inches
- Resolution: 2160 x 2160 per eye (4320 x 2160 total)
- Refresh Rate: 90 Hz
- Technology: LCD with Pulse Backlight
Field of View
- Horizontal: 98 degrees
- Vertical: 114 degrees
Audio
- Valve-designed off-ear speakers
- Spatial audio
- 3.5mm jack
Tobii Eye Tracking
Specifications
- Integrated Tobii eye tracking
- Combined gaze vector (3D)
- Left/right eye combined output
Pupillometry
- Pupil size measurement
- Cognitive load indicator
- Attention metrics
Foveated Rendering
- GPU load reduction
- Improved image quality at gaze point
- Rendering optimization
Biometric Sensors
Heart Rate (PPG)
- Photoplethysmography sensor
- Real-time heart rate monitoring
- Stress and arousal indicators
Face Camera
- Facial expression capture
- Lip tracking
- Social presence data
Cognitive Load
- AI-powered measurement
- Eye tracking + PPG inputs
- 45-second calibration
- Real-time output
HP Omnicept Platform
SDK Features
- Biometric data access
- Unity and Unreal integration
- Enterprise deployment tools
Use Cases
- Training assessment
- Attention analysis
- User research
- Therapy and wellness
Tracking
Inside-Out
- 4 tracking cameras
- Windows Mixed Reality
- 6 degrees of freedom
- Gyroscope, accelerometer, magnetometer
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 2 x 2.89" LCD |
| Resolution | 2160 x 2160 per eye |
| Total Resolution | 4320 x 2160 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| FOV | 98° H / 114° V |
| Eye Tracking | Tobii + pupillometry |
| Heart Rate | PPG sensor |
| Face Tracking | Camera |
| Cognitive Load | AI measurement |
| Tracking | Inside-out (4 cameras) |
| Weight | 550g |
| Price | $1,249 |